What Education Do You Need to Be a CIA Economist?
The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides national security intelligence to top U.S. government officials. The CIA offers a range of job opportunities for qualified candidates, including an economic analyst position.
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General Educational Requirements
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The recommended educational requirements for CIA jobs vary from position to position. According to their careers website, the CIA recommends that applicants hold an undergraduate degree. The agency does not recommend a specific course of study, however, but rather emphasizes good grades, fluency in a foreign language and integrity of character.
Educational Requirements for an Economic Analyst Position
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The agency recommends that candidates applying for an economic analyst position hold a bachelor's or master's degree in the field of economics, finance or international business. In the job description posted on their careers website, the agency lists the following degrees as most desirable: economics, finance, business administration, international management, or economic crimes management or a related area, with a strong concentration on international finance, banking or international business. The agency requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Additional Recommendations
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In addition to meeting the specific educational requirements, a competitive candidate should have excellent oral and writing skills, fluency in a foreign language, strong analytic skills and relevant experience in macroeconomics, international finance or business, or other foreign work.
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